I announced last month on social media my new book cover for a novelette Dreams in Conflict, but I forgot to post it here. I was so focused on final edits, researching and plotting a new novel, taking a weekend getaway and […]
An author of historical fiction must perform research to understand the time period. I love to research and often must time-box my efforts, lest I get lost in the research and never write anything! One thing I consult, and enjoy, is a […]
I have been researching the 1850s for new stories. I wanted a character who was an unmarried woman, interested in the early women’s right movement, living in Boston and independently wealthy. In our current time period, such a character is very plausible […]
I’m excited to announce my March newsletter will feature a short story by a fellow American Christian Fiction Writers member, Mary Kay Moody. Mary was a 2023 Finalist in the ACFW Genesis Contest for unpublished writers. I think you will enjoy her […]
A painful realization grips Aksah, fueling her desperation. How can she save her brother? This biblical fiction short story releases in my February newsletter and will only be available to subscribers. If you don’t receive the newsletter, subscribe now so you don’t […]
I’m queuing up another newsletter for readers of historical and biblical fiction. This issue includes: The newsletter is free. Subscribe now! The issue publishes on Thursday at 10 a.m. Central time.
Today I put the finishing touches on a short story for Christmas. I’ll be shipping it in my newsletter by the end of the month. If you haven’t, be sure to subscribe to my free newsletter. Don’t miss “A Good Christmas.” The […]
Do you remember climbing your first tree? I climbed a small mimosa tree at my great aunties’ house when I was in early elementary school. I even tried to climb the big pines in their front yard while they watched, but was […]
Last week I drove to St. Louis to attend the American Christian Fiction Writers conference. I had a great time talking to other authors and attending workshops by agents and authors on craft and the business of writing. I was a semi-finalist […]
My latest flash fiction, “A Tide of Change” was released today. I’d love to hear your feedback! Please use the comment form below. The Puritans dominated my mental picture of those who colonized America. In researching the story, I discovered three waves […]